Gideon Nel

Gideon Nel (b. 1992) is a South African artist, designer and lecturer based in Cape Town, South Africa. As a graphic designer and illustrator, he has worked on various projects across South Africa and has also lectured at Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography and Greenside Design Center in Johannesburg. In 2021, he completed an MA degree in Information Design at the University of Pretoria. His MA dissertation offers a philosophical hermeneutic of visual communication by exploring the connections between design and the metaphysics of contemporary Irish philosopher, William Desmond. Currently Gideon is a full-time artist with a studio at 196 Victoria Road, Woodstock, Cape Town. In April 2024 at this location, in collaboration with Jotam Schoeman, he opened an exhibition titled KRIPTAAL, showcasing original acrylic paintings and prints with each contemplating through their unique styles the mystery of the cosmos. Gideon’s work, as an artist and teacher, explores the intersections between art, theology, psychology and philosophy.